MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
188,192 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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Offside Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)
both front tyres near limit- brake pipes covered in substance-rear tyres on limit-heat sheild insecure-
air bag light on
rear brake pipes covered in unknown substance
rear heat shield insecure
Front All position lamps not working (1.1.A.3b)
Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly damaged (2.2.D.2b)
Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly damaged (2.2.D.2b)
air bag light on
Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
air bag light on
Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low when the centre of the headlamp is below 850mm from the ground (1.6.B2)
Offside Front Headlamp aim too low when the centre of the headlamp is below 850mm from the ground (1.6.B2)
How Reliable is the BMW 523?
Based on 254,660 MOT tests across 20,979 vehicles.
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W311 EEB is a 2000 BMW 523 in Green with a 2,494cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63.6%.
Across all 2000 BMW 523 models, the average MOT pass rate is 69.9% with a typical mileage of 111,598 miles. This particular vehicle has a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.
The most common reason a BMW 523 fails its MOT is parking brake: efficiency below requirements, accounting for 17,201 recorded failures. If you're considering buying W311 EEB, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.
The BMW 523 typically stays on UK roads for around 30 years. At 26 years old, this BMW 523 is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.
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What year was W311 EEB registered?
W311 EEB is a 2000 BMW 523, first registered on 1 March 2000.
Is W311 EEB safe to buy?
The MOT history for W311 EEB shows 11 tests with a 63.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.
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